Photo Mug : Megaloceros, Irish elk
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Megaloceros, Irish elk
Also known as Irish elk, Megaloceros lived across Europe and western Asia until it became extinct about 8, 000 years ago
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Antler Artiodactyl Artiodactyla Bone Cervidae Climate Deer Epitheria Eutheria Even Toed Ungulate Fallow Giant Mammalia Megaloceros Peat Placental Mammal Skull Stained Irish Elk Megaloceros Giganteus
Photo Mug
"Add a touch of prehistory to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an exquisite image of the ancient Megaloceros, also known as the Irish Elk, this mug is not just a drinkware, but a conversation starter. With its impressive antlers and majestic appearance, this extinct creature once roamed Europe and western Asia until around 8,000 years ago. Each mug is expertly printed with high-quality, vibrant images from Mary Evans Prints Online to ensure your morning coffee or evening tea is accompanied by a beautiful work of art. Perfect for nature lovers, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past, our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs make a unique and thoughtful gift. Embrace the power of art and history in your hands with every sip."
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8cm high x 9.5cm diameter (3.1" x 3.7")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the impressive skull of Megaloceros giganteus, also known as the Irish Elk, an extinct giant deer species that once roamed Europe and western Asia around 8,000 years ago. The Megaloceros was a remarkable even-toed ungulate belonging to the family Cervidae, order Artiodactyla, and class Mammalia. This mammalian herbivore was a placental, eutherian animal, belonging to the epitherian superclass. The Megaloceros' skull, with its massive antlers, is a testament to its size and strength. The antlers, the largest ever discovered on any deer species, could reach up to 12 feet (3.6 meters) in width. The skull's anatomy reveals the animal's powerful jaw muscles and large eye sockets, suggesting a keen sense of sight. This particular skull was discovered in a peat bog, a common location for Megaloceros fossils. The stained, preserved bone offers a glimpse into the animal's past, providing valuable insights into its anatomy and the climate it once inhabited. The Irish Elk's extinction remains a mystery, with theories suggesting climate change, overhunting, or a combination of both as possible causes. Despite its extinction, the Megaloceros continues to fascinate scientists and the public alike, offering a window into the past and the incredible diversity of the natural world.
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